by Peter Abbarno | Jul 10, 2025 | Family Practice
Guidance for Family Law Attorneys at Althauser Rayan Abbarno Calculating child support in Washington involves a structured Income Shares Model, mandated by RCW 26.19. Here’s a comprehensive overview for family law practitioners: 1. Determine Each Parent’s...
by Peter Abbarno | May 5, 2025 | Family Practice, Uncategorized
Is Washington State a “no fault” state for divorce? Yes, Washington State is a no-fault divorce state. This means that neither spouse needs to prove wrongdoing—such as adultery or abuse—to obtain a dissolution (also called divorce). Instead, one spouse can...
by silveragency | Jan 29, 2022 | Family Practice
Spousal maintenance is found in RCW 26.09.09. In other jurisdictions, spousal maintenance is referred to as alimony. Spousal maintenance is an obligation of one person to provide financial support for his or her spouse during and after a marital separation or...
by silveragency | Oct 6, 2021 | Family Practice
Many of us consider pets as part of our family. So, it may not be far-fetched that the married couple of 27 years wanted their dogs, Mr. Bear and Kona, to be awarded to one of them as custody with visitation to the other “parent”. That is exactly what a...
by silveragency | Dec 17, 2019 | Family Practice
Child support payments are neither deductible by the payer nor taxable to the recipient. When calculating gross income to see if you’re required to file a tax return, don’t include child support payments received. Under divorce, dissolution, or separation...
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